Enrique Alberto Díaz Harvey (born 23 February 1959) is a Costa Rican footballer. He is considered one of the best Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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n wingers of the 1980s, and is one of the most recognized sports figures in his country.

Díaz played most of his professional career for Deportivo Saprissa, as well as C.S. Herediano, San Ramon

San Ramón

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 and his native A.D. Limonense. He was known as "El Zancudo" (The Mosquito) on account of his very long legs.

Club career

Díaz helped Saprissa win five national titles during the 1980s and 1990s, as well one CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1993.

International career

Díaz made 52 appearances for the senior Costa Rica national football team

Costa Rica national football team

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 from 1979 to 1992. He was part of the team that beat then 1982 FIFA World Cup

1982 FIFA World Cup

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 champions Italy

Italy

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 in the 1984 Olympics

1984 Summer Olympics

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 in Los Angeles

Los Ángeles

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. He also played with Costa Rica in the 1990 FIFA World Cup

1990 FIFA World Cup

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 qualifiers, but was dropped by coach Bora Milutinovic from the team that played in the World Cup, despite a national cry for his inclusion.

Since his retirement, Enrique has worked with Saprissa's minor league system, and his son, Junior Díaz

Júnior Díaz

Júnior Enrique Díaz Campbell is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays for Wisła Kraków on loan from Club Brugge and the Costa Rica national team...

, currently plays for Club Brugge

Club Brugge

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and Costa Rica's national squad.